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Renesas introduces complex device driver software to ease development of battery management systems for EVs

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Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced an AUTOSAR-compliant complex device driver (CDD) software module for designers of automotive battery management systems (BMS) in electric vehicles (EVs). The new CDD software and the Renesas BMS reference design hardware kit (ISL78714BMS5XBEKIT1Z) are available now to qualified customers.

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Renesas Electronics introduces 4th-generation Li-ion battery management IC

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The ISL78714 provides accurate cell voltage and temperature monitoring, along with cell balancing and extensive system diagnostics to protect 14-cell Li-ion battery packs while maximizing driving time and range for hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV/MHEV/PHEV/BEV). The reference design kit provides setup and data logging via CAN and UART.

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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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Audi is introducing a standard technical update for its first all-electric product, the e-tron. The new models are available now to customers in Europe. This refers to losses that occur as a result of the proximity of the brake calipers to the brake discs. mi) or so of range. mi) over its previous capability.

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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

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Remote Commands: Allow drivers to lock, unlock and remote start a vehicle from the OnStar Vehicle Insights website or mobile app when keys are not readily available. Daily Trip Summaries: Allow drivers to maintain and reference trip history in an organized manner.

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Elon Musk didn’t demand to be Apple’s CEO, and Tim Cook didn’t say ‘F you’

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During the Model 3 program, which Musk regularly refers to as “production hell,” he reached out to Cook to discuss the potential acquisition of Tesla by Apple. ” Higgins’ book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk and the Bet of the Century , is available now. So I have great appreciation for them.”.

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Freescale announces new high-end powertrain microcontroller; 3x performance of prior high-end unit

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With new fuel choices, and increasing safety demands primarily driven by electric vehicles, automakers need to address increasingly complex powertrain platforms. The Qorivva MPC5777M will help address these needs by powering traditional diesel and gasoline direct injection systems as well as hybrid electric and plug-in electric vehicles.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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SEAT is also supporting the development and availability of renewable bio-methane, which neutralizes CO 2 emissions generated through vehicle use. Only a pure electric vehicle running on 100% renewable energy would offer a better overall outcome. With three CNG tanks totalling 13.8 seconds to reach 100km/h from a standing start.